Dire Straits – Making Movies Vinyl LP | 1980 UK Vertigo 6359 034

Description

From Tunnel of Love to Romeo and Juliet, Making Movies (1980) finds Dire Straits turning heartbreak into art. Cinematic guitars, warm analog tone — it’s the band at their most human.

This early UK Vertigo “spaceship” pressing (6359 034) features the sought-after Variant 4-style matrix, cut at Phonogram’s PRS plant from the original analog masters. Full of depth and punch, it’s the sound of Knopfler’s storytelling exactly as intended.

Tested and approved by the Nostbox Testing Station™ — both sides play clean with no skips, distortion or unwanted drama.

Condition
💿 Vinyl: VG+ — glossy, light marks only, smooth playback throughout.
💌 Sleeve: VG+ — strong spine, light edge wear, vibrant artwork.
🧾 Inner Sleeve: Plain inner, clean and intact.

Pressing Details
– UK release on Vertigo Records (6359 034)
– Matrix / Runout: Side A 6359034 1Y // 2 ▽ E 420 1 0 / Side B 6359034 2Y // 2 ▽ E 420
– 1980 UK Vertigo “spaceship” label pressing (Variant 4 type)
– Cut at Phonogram PRS, London — analog master

🎥 Playback available on the Nostbox YouTube channel – Dire Straits Romeo & Juliet – UK Vertigo Pressing

Certified by the Nostbox Testing Station™ — analog warmth, zero skips, pure Knopfler. 🎸

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